Nutrients, hormones, waste products

Cards (49)

  • What type of circulatory path do amphibians have?
    Double circulatory path
  • What are the key nutrients transported in animal systems?
    • Glucose: Energy
    • Amino Acids: Build tissues
    • Fatty Acids: Energy storage
    • Minerals: Cell function
    • Vitamins: Support processes
  • What is the difference in the circulatory system between fish and amphibians as shown in the image?
    • Fish have a 2-chambered heart with a single circulation loop
    • Amphibians have a 3-chambered heart with a double circulation loop
  • How many chambers does an amphibian heart have?
    3 chambers
  • What are the oxygen sources for amphibians?
    Lungs & Skin
  • What substances do transport systems in animals move?
    • Nutrients
    • Hormones
    • Waste products
  • What type of circulatory path do fish have?
    Single circulatory path
  • Where does urea come from in the body?
    From the liver during protein breakdown
  • What is the primary function of the transport system in animals?
    To move nutrients, hormones, and waste products
  • How many chambers does a fish heart have?
    2 chambers
  • What are the two main types of transport systems in animals?
    • Fish
    • Amphibians
  • What is the source of vitamins in the body?
    Food
  • What is the source of glucose in the body?
    Food
  • What is the purpose of the gill capillaries and body capillaries in the fish circulatory system?
    • Gill capillaries allow for gas exchange (O2 and CO2)
    • Body capillaries distribute oxygenated blood to the body tissues
  • What is the name of the blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart?
    Vein
  • What are the key substances transported in animal transport systems and their purposes?
    • Nutrients: Provide energy and build tissues
    • Hormones: Control bodily functions
    • Waste Products: Remove harmful substances
  • What is the name of the blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body?
    Artery
  • What is the oxygen source for fish?
    Gills
  • How are hormones transported in the body?
    Through the circulatory system
  • What are the key waste products transported in animal systems?
    • Carbon Dioxide: from cellular respiration
    • Urea: from liver protein breakdown
    • Bile: produced in the liver
  • What is a transport system in animals?
    A specialized circulatory system
  • What role do amino acids play in the body?
    Build tissues
  • What is the purpose of transporting waste products in animals?
    To remove harmful substances from the body
  • How does the transport process function in relation to waste products?
    It acts like a sanitation service for the body
  • What is the origin of carbon dioxide as a waste product?
    It originates from cellular respiration
  • What is the primary function of a transport system in animals?
    To move substances through the body
  • Why are nutrients transported in animal transport systems?
    To provide energy and build tissues
  • What role do hormones play in animal transport systems?
    Control bodily functions
  • What is the role of nutrients in animal transport systems?
    Provide energy and materials for growth
  • What analogy is used to describe nutrient transport in the body?
    Delivering packages to every house
  • How are nutrients transported to cells in animals?
    Through the circulatory system
  • What does insulin manage in the body?
    Blood glucose levels
  • What are waste products in animal systems?
    Substances produced by cells needing removal
  • Why is the transport system important for waste products?
    It moves wastes for disposal or excretion
  • What is the main benefit of removing harmful substances from the body?
    It keeps cells healthy
  • What is the source of fatty acids?
    Fats
  • What is the role of minerals in animal transport systems?
    Support cell function
  • How does insulin affect energy in cells?
    Ensures cells receive consistent energy
  • What is the role of vitamins in animal transport systems?
    Support various processes
  • Which hormones stimulate sexual development during puberty?
    Testosterone and estrogen